Workforce Support (HR) Specialist (12 Month Contract)

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada; occasional travel to the US required.

Salary: CAD 60,000–65,000 / weekly

Company

A global materials science and digital identification solutions company operating in more than 50 countries with approximately 35,000 employees.

What you will do

• Provide day-to-day HR and employee relations support to employees and leaders across assigned sites and groups.
• Handle employee inquiries, complaints, case management, policy navigation, investigations, corrective actions, performance improvement plans, promotions, and restructuring activities.
• Use observations and data to recommend employee relations strategies and initiatives supporting morale and engagement.
• Coach employees and leaders on leadership processes, conflict management, performance management, development, and related resources.
• Resolve regional employee relations issues through ad.a/ServiceNow and identify opportunities to improve HR technology and employee experience.
• Partner with workforce support tiers and leadership on policy reviews, training, process improvement, and capability development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Two to four years of related experience.
• Detailed understanding of human resources and labor relations principles, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to compose and present comprehensive reports.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and cases, escalating when appropriate.
• Ability to use digital case management and workflow management tools.
• Ability to research, compile, and analyze information and build positive relationships with employees, leaders, and stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, 12-month contract within the Human Resources department.
• Collaborative, open culture that values diversity of thought, curiosity, courage, and innovation.
• Work supports the Toronto location, with occasional travel to the US.
• Video and/or in-person interviews and a brief identity-verification photo may be required.
• Final candidates must complete a post-offer background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.
• Equal opportunity employer with accommodation support available during the application process.

Hiring process

• Complete video and/or in-person interviews and, if requested, a brief photo verification.
• Final candidates must successfully complete the required background check and drug screening after receiving an offer.